Contract & Claims Manager in High Wycombe

Contracts & Claims Manager

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Rate: £500–£600 per day (Outside IR35)

Sector: Energy / Power / Electrical Infrastructure

Spencer Ogden is working with a leading energy organisation to recruit an experienced Contracts & Claims Manager to support a rapidly growing business based in Manchester.

This is a high-impact contract role suited to a strong, hands-on contractor with extensive experience managing contracts and claims across large-scale energy or electrical infrastructure projects.

The Role

You will work closely with project, commercial, legal, and procurement teams, supporting multiple projects that vary in size and complexity. Teams can range from small project teams (3–5 people) to large matrix teams of 15+, requiring strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

The role offers hybrid working (typically 3 days in the Manchester office / 2 from home), with flexibility depending on project needs. There will be occasional travel to site in Ipswich, which can be expensed subject to approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and advise on customer and supplier contracts
• Screen contract documentation and highlight critical commercial and contractual risks
• Develop and implement claims management strategies with Project Managers and Commercial Project Managers
• Identify, evaluate, and manage incoming and outgoing claims (customer and subcontractor)
• Prepare, analyse, and manage claims documentation in line with contractual deadlines
• Draft or support drafting of contractual notices, correspondence, and claim submissions
• Support or lead negotiations relating to claims, variations, and contract amendments
• Assist with preparation for disputes, adjudications, or arbitrations
• Draft and review contract variations, deeds of amendment, settlement agreements, and subcontract agreements
• Work closely with legal teams to obtain reviews and approvals
• Advise procurement on commercial and contractual terms for subcontracts
• Evaluate contractual risk exposure and identify opportunities for positive contract outcomes
• Ensure contractual rights and entitlements are protected
• Contribute to best-practice claims management processes and lessons learned

Essential Experience

• 8+ years\’ experience in contractual roles
• 5+ years\’ experience in commercial / claims-focused environments
• Extensive experience managing claims and variations
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts
• Background in energy or major electrical infrastructure projects, such as:
• HVDC
• Substations
• Interconnectors
• Transmission & distribution
• Windfarms
• Power plant construction
• Experience within construction, civil, or engineering industries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and across multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Contract Law, or similar
• Legal / Construction Law qualification
• Quantity Surveying background or qualification
• Experience negotiating and setting up subcontract terms and conditions

Why Apply?

• Outside IR35 contract
• Long-term opportunity
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Exposure to complex, high-value energy infrastructure projects

If you\’re an experienced Contracts & Claims Manager looking for your next Outside IR35 contract, apply now or contact Spencer Ogden for more information.